On Saturday, I dropped by a Brother Wolf Animal Rescue adoption event. I immediately zoomed to the Jack Russell Terrier mix. He was so cute! His name was Skippy. (See "Adopt Me" page for details.)
He was energetic. He really enjoyed playing with a mini tennis ball. He was curious about his reflection in a store’s glass window. He was not troubled by traffic. He had concerns about larger dogs who approached him, just like Gracie. I suspect this a little dog thing, as I have heard lots of other people say their small dogs exhibit the same behavior around larger dogs.
What kept me from adopting him on the spot? I could hear a voice inside, the collective voice of the trainers I have visited, shouting, “NO TERRIERS!!!”
I cannot help myself. Now that I have experienced life with a terrier, I love them. They have so much spirit and intelligence. I must consider Gracie’s needs too. She still has anxiety issues that we have not totally conquered. Would another terrier make her more anxious, as the Jack Russell puppy did? Or would a balanced dog ease her anxiety? Was Skippy the balanced dog I needed, or is he too energetic for her? If only dogs could talk!!!
The friendly lady from Brother Wolf said Gracie and I could come to the shelter for a proper visit. I did not go, though. The more I thought about it, the more concerned I became about pairing Gracie with another high energy dog. I have a feeling the trainers might be right. If Gracie was a balanced dog, it would probably be fine. With her anxiety issues, though, I just do not think it is a good idea. So, I should enjoy the terrier I have and admire others from afar.
Rescue Mommy
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